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Negotiating Marine Corps Style
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It's always a source of pride and amazement for me how applicable the lessons I learned in the Marine Corps are to so many aspects of civilian life. Indeed, many of the eleven Marine Corps leadership principles lend themselves perfectly to preparing for and engaging in a negotiation, another one of my favorite subjects. Before combat, Marines diligently prepare and train. The same type of persistent preparation is needed for a successful negotiation. Here are a few leadership principles from my experience serving as a U.S. Marine that inform my approach to every negotiation.
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Next Slide, Please: The Use of PowerPoints at Trial
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PowerPoint presentations have become a staple of law school classes, business presentations, and educational seminars - so it's no surprise that they have also made their way into the courtroom. But at what point does a PowerPoint cross the line from helpful to harmful? The Court of Appeals recently addressed this question in
People v. Williams, a criminal case that is still informative in commercial and other civil matters.
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"Fearless Girl" and "Charging Bull" Square Off
By Eryn Y. Truong, Esq. |
Last month, on International Women's Day, the "Fearless Girl" statue was installed in New York City's Financial District as a symbol of female empowerment, standing opposite the iconic "Charging Bull" statue that has come to symbolize Wall Street. However, earlier this month, the sculptor who created the "Charging Bull" said "Fearless Girl" violates his copyright and subverts the bull's meaning.
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Five Questions To Ask About Your Company's Cybersecurity Insurance Policy
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Companies of all shapes and sizes understand the importance of general commercial liability coverage. But, with the unprecedented rise in cyber attacks-particularly against businesses that collect and store the personal, medical, or financial data of their customers-how many companies have invested in the necessary cybersecurity insurance coverage?
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TRUSTS, ESTATES & ELDER LAW
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Secondary Reasons to Protect Your Assets
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In past articles I've discussed some key reasons to try to protect your assets - namely, protection from the cost of estate taxes and long-term care. However, there are other less widespread but nevertheless important events and situations in which you need to try to protect your assets. These include bankruptcy, litigation, and divorce.
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Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP represented Hauppauge-based Star Communications, a leading provider of marketing solutions including advertising campaigns and print and mail services, in its acquisition by Sterling North America, a major print resource for the financial industry and business community, in a deal that closed in January 2017. The merger creates the largest independent print services firm on Long Island. CMM attorney Arthur Yermash, assisted by Vincent Costa, led the CMM team that brought the deal to closure.
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